AREA: 2672 ha ( 6602.6 ac ) Parish of Illingrammindi & Carroby, Moree Plains Shire

LOCATION: 45 km south west of Goondiwindi & 100 km north of Moree

RAINFALL: 525 mm ( 21″ )

IMPROVEMENTS: The main homestead is cc 1890 of timber construction, surrounded by well maintained garden. 5 bedroom workers accommodation with kitchen / living room, bathroom & outside laundry. Machinery shed, workshop, 5 stand electric shearing shed with large large timber & mesh yards. 1 x 200 T flat bottom silo, 4 x 40 T & 1 x 75 T elevated silos on concrete bases.

COUNTRY: Predominantly all level black coolibah soils with the odd sand ridge and lighter loam country interspersed throughout. Fertile soils are suitable for cultivation and grazing. Surrounded by large scale dryland cultivation and developed irrigation properties. Carrying capacity is rated at 7000 DSE.

CULTIVATION: Approximately 3000 acres last farmed in 2005. More readily available.

WATER: Water supply is piped and capped from Boobera Bore Scheme to 5 tanks and 9 troughs. The new cell grazing paddocks are centred around water points for ease of management. There are 7 dams and frontage to Whalan Creek. Domestic piped water, rainwater tanks and large dam service the houses and buildings.

FENCING: The newer fences comprised of steel posts and timber end assemblies with 6 plain and 1 barb. The new cell grazing paddocks are constructed of 2 wire electric, steel posts and single steel post end assemblies. Some original fences comprised of sawn timber posts and timber end assemblies.

SUMMARY: “Merriba” is being offered with flexible purchasing options. Originally 3000 acres farmed with the balance developed into intensive cell grazing in conjunction with larger grazing paddocks with a biodiversity focus on soil health rehabilitation for benefits of both farming and grazing pursuits. The cultivation country has been spelled 7 years and can be returned to farming with a minimal of effort. Recent beneficial flooding from local creeks has provided a full moisture profile. Located in renowned farming district with award winning crops grown next
door.

1: Farming option, Part Merriba: 1699 acres in 5 titles
Legal access off Holcombe’s Rd, good water for spraying or stock, 98%, ex-cultivation. Agreed terms for access to silos, yards and shearing shed. Indicative price $600 / ac

2: Grazing option: 1333 acres in 3 titles.
186 acres ex-cultivation, development potential of unfarmed area, balance good grazing, areas of heavy timber and water holes along Whalan Creek. agreed terms for access to yards and shearing shed. Indicative price $400 / ac

3: Combination option, Part Merriba 3035 acres including ex-cultivation, development cultivation and grazing in 8 titles.
1885 acres ex-cultivation, development potential of unfarmed area, balance good grazing, areas of heavy timber and water holes along Whalan Creek. Agreed terms for access to silos, yards and shearing shed. Indicative price $600 / ac

4: “Merriba” as a whole, 6602.6 acres for sale at $4 million
Fully developed intensive cell grazing areas of 2561 acres. Broad acre grazing paddocks of 1789 acres. Immediately farmable fenced area of 1326 acres with more available with fencing changes.

Contact Sloss & Co First National on 07 46711922 for more information or to arrange your inspection